Lionel Messi becomes the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches. Multiple outlets report that the Argentina captain reaches the milestone by finding the net in his seventh straight World Cup game, extending a scoring streak that sets a new benchmark for the tournament. The record emphasizes both Messi’s longevity and consistent performance across different World Cup matches and stages. By achieving the feat, Messi surpasses all previous players who had not managed to score in as many consecutive World Cup appearances. The reporting frames the accomplishment as another statistical milestone in Messi’s international career, highlighting the rarity of sustained goal-scoring at the World Cup level. While details of the match itself are not provided in the excerpts shared, the central point across sources is consistent: Messi’s goal in the latest World Cup match extends his run to seven games in a row, establishing him as the tournament’s all-time consecutive-scoring record holder.